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November 1, 2012

Forks Photo Roundup

I was just in Forks a few weeks ago (my third trip in three years... where's my Mega-Fan Punch Card?). Before my first visit, I was curious about whether the town would match up with the way I pictured it in my head after reading the books. For those who have never been, here's what the real Forks and La Push look like:

First Beach at dawn (Bella's cliffs in the background)

Me on First Beach at dawn. An unforgettable experience.

Path from Quileute Oceanside Resort to First Beach.

"Jacob Black's House"

The rez school, recently built

The town of La Push (old school in front). It's very, very small, and sadly poor.

Forks High School homecoming football game (they won!).

The high school has been completely torn down and redone, but this sign remains.

It must feel so surreal, like you expect wolves to slink out from behind the trees and Bella to lift her window to let Edward slip inside. If the pictures made me feel that close to the story then seeing it in person must have been overwhelming.

That's EXACTLY how it feels. It's eerie! As you're driving there on these long, narrow roads cut into really tall forests, you expect to see the Cullens running through the woods. And La Push is so perfect for Jacob. Just my opinion, but I felt more of the Twilight atmosphere - could believe the story most easily - at La Push, especially at night. The whole area is absolutely magical.

Hi! Just saw all your forks pictures...and was just remembering my own trips there! I need a mega fan punch card too! Been there 3 times also! And am going back in April! Forks and la push have become my favorite places in the world! I live in California...so I plan to go back there every chance I get! Next time u go u should check out the cape flattery trail..its about an hour from forks! Its gorgeous! I guess twilight is in our blood now! Lol!